Despite knowing how the system works, an employee of the state’s largest insurance carrier still couldn’t avoid thousands of dollars in out-of-network bills.
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Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley, The Bethel Citizen
Supporting the dying: Death doulas are an emerging field
The role can be quite varied, from relieving fear to cleaning to helping with paperwork.
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They’re a safety net under stress
The clinics serve as a critical safety net in every state and U.S. territory for low-income people of all ages.
Posted inNews
Brunswick free medical, dental clinic to expand with federal funding
Oasis Free Clinics, which serves about 500 people in the Brunswick area, is doubling the size of its clinic with the help of $833,000 in federal funding secured by lawmakers.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Portland man takes part in drug trial giving new hope in fight against Alzheimer’s disease
Ralph Carmona participated in a clinical research trial for Leqembi, a new Alzheimer’s drug that he believes stopped his symptoms from progressing.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
CMHC to end Lewiston Urgent Care services at Sabattus Street location
Hospital officials say the change will allow them to address the need for other health care services in the community.
Posted inNation / World
U.S. women stocking up on abortion pills, especially when there is news about restrictions
Nationally, the average number of daily requests shot up nearly tenfold, from about 25 in the eight months before the May 2022 Roe v. Wade leak to 247 after.
Posted inMaine, News, River Valley
Med-Care purchases vehicle for community paramedicine services
The vehicle is equipped with paramedic-level medications, a cardiac monitor/defibrillator and a host of other medical supplies.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Politics
White House targets patents of high-price prescriptions in latest effort to lower drug costs
Under a plan announced Thursday, the government would consider overriding the patent for high-priced drugs developed with the help of taxpayer money.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade
Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama had been under pressure to end his holds as senators complained about the toll it was taking on service members and their families, and on military readiness.